December Newsletter

Toxic Beauty: Risks in Makeup and Safe Choices

It’s that magical time of year when we swap our cosy yoga pants for sparkly dresses and celebrate the festive season in style. But while we're busy layering on the glitter ( ok maybe that was just me in the 80's), bold lipstick, and foundation to look our best, we might also unknowingly be layering on a cocktail of harmful toxins.

In this edition we discuss :

Festive Glam

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Why Your Festive Glam Might Be a Little Too Toxic (and How to Fix It)

Yes, sorry, I am banging on about the toxins again! The makeup bag you lovingly curated might not be as harmless as it looks. The average woman uses 12 - 14 personal care products daily, exposing herself to around 168 chemicals before she’s even out the door. In fact, studies show that over 75% of cosmetic products contain toxic chemicals linked to hormone disruption, allergies, and even cancer. But we can make much healthier beauty choices!

Why Should We Care About Toxins in Makeup?

• Hormone Havoc: Many cosmetics contain endocrine disruptors like parabens and phthalates, which can mess with your hormones. For example, parabens have been detected in 99% of breast cancer tissue samples studied.
• Lipsticks: The skin on our lips is the thinnest on our body, which means anything we apply there is absorbed into our body super quick. And don't forget—whatever we lather on our lips inevitably ends up in our stomach. We’re essentially eating those phthalates, synthetic dyes, and other toxic nasties with every sip, snack, and lick of the lips!
• Skin Sensitivity: Synthetic fragrances and preservatives can cause irritation and exacerbate conditions like eczema or rosacea.
• Cumulative Exposure: Think about it—if you’re using multiple products every day, those tiny amounts of toxins add up over time, increasing your body’s toxic burden.

Healthier Alternatives for Your Festive Glam

Don’t worry—I like to try and look my best too so there’s no need to go completely un-made up at your next party. Switching to cleaner, toxin-free beauty brands is easier than ever, and you don’t have to compromise on quality or performance. In fact, clean beauty has come a long way, with formulations that rival mainstream products for staying power and finish.

Check out my podcast with Laura Rudoe CEO of Evolve Beauty, for an inspiring deep dive into the world of clean beauty. Laura shares her journey of creating non-toxic, sustainable cosmetics that actually work. Here’s the link to listen on Spotify.

Evolve have very kindly given Healthy Home followers an exclusive offer of a huge 20% off selected collections which is amazing if you're looking for Christmas presents that literally don't cost the earth. Give the gift of wellbeing to your loved ones this year and also be kind to the planet Or if you're looking to upgrade your own beauty routine to the best non-toxic products, start here and treat yourself.... my favourite product so far is the Bio-Retinol Gold Face Mask ..... It's absolutely gorgeous!

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For a further curated list of clean makeup brands that will make you look and feel good this season, I am currently creating Non-Toxic Make-up Cheat Sheet which I will send out here as soon as it's ready. So don't forget to subscribe.

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As the year draws to a close, I would love to give a special thank you to all my lovely guests and now new friends that kindly gave their time and shared their wonderful knowledge with us on the podcast over the last 6 months since its inception.

I feel so grateful to have met you all and

Thanks to ALL of you for continuing to support the show. Here's the latest from The Healthy Home Show Podcast

If you have suggestions for brands or experts to feature, or topics you’d like us to cover, get in touch hello@charlielemmer.com.

Missed our latest episodes? Check out our chats with:

• Rebecca Willis ( Becca), CottonSafe Natural Mattress, The Hidden Dangers of Fire Retardants- Read the Key Takeaways
• Glynn Hughes, EMF Protection UK, Understanding EMF Exposure - Read the key Takeaways.
• Jay Morton , Bell Phillips Architects, Building Healthy Homes and Communities - Read the key Takeaways.
• Nichola Adams, Inspired Ergonomics, Creating Healthier Workspaces - Read the Key Takeaways
• Nicla Diceglie, Nicla D Interiors, Colour Psychology & Biophilc Design - Read the Key Takeaways

• Katie Brumley , Organise to Thrive
• Lars Tewes , Clean Living
• Claire Davis , James Davis The Midlife Mentors

My upcoming guests include:

• Sam Bowles Pure Maintenance UK - Mould Remediation
• Katherine Russell Director of Build to Rent - John Lewis Partnership

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If you're looking for a way to totally transform your health in 2025... start here! The year kicks off with a 3 Week plan guiding you through the key areas in the promo above with some fantastic curated content ... there will then be some amazing masterclasses from Oliver Patrick , Leanne Channey and Jo Travers ...I will be doing a Masterclass in February on ' How our Spaces and Environment effect our Health ' .....so sign up below if you fancy taking part!

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Toxin Summit - February 2025

I am honoured to be taking part in the Toxins Summit which is due to air in February 2025. My new friend Marci Kenon is hosting a putting together and wonderful programme of experts. She is an admirable Food Justice Activist and Toxins Educator like myself so this will b a date for your diary as I am sure it will be mega informative!

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Be WELL ..... and see you in 2025!

Charlie x